Quick Grits
Packaged product Grains and Pasta Best Choice
Quick Grits contains 357 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/4 cup, 42 g (42 g) provides about 150 kcal.
Roughly 92% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains and pasta on FoodFactly (378 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 17% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 357 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 78.6 g | 29% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 3.1 mg | 17% |
| Potassium L | 95 mg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 8%
- Carbohydrates 92%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.1 gbelow the median for grains and pasta (median 9.3 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 7 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 14.3 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 5 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 0.5 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of grains and pasta (median 219 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 357 kcal | 357 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 78.6 g | 78.6 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Best Choice
- Barcode
- 0070038602385
- Quantity
- 24 oz
- Label serving
- 1/4 cup (42 g)
- Category
- Cereals and their products
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Enriched corn grits (corn grits, niacin, iron [ferrous sulfate], thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Quick Grits?
100 g of Quick Grits has 357 kcal. Serving, 1/4 cup, 42 g (42 g): about 150 kcal.
How much protein is in Quick Grits?
Quick Grits contains 7.1 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 1/4 cup, 42 g (42 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains and pasta, that is below the median (median 9.3 g).
How many carbs are in Quick Grits?
Quick Grits has 78.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Quick Grits?
Quick Grits contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Quick Grits contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Quick Grits?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated February 12, 2023. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2602378. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 18, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0070038602385. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 12, 2023. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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